(Not) Home for the Holidays

It's Christmas, and even more than Thanksgiving for me, it is the time of year when I realize that I don't have much of a family. It's also the time of year when I realize that what I want is the fantasy family that I've been taught we all should have. I definitely made the right decision to stay away from my family, but this is the time of year I feel the worst about it.

If you're like me, and you're someone in recovery, rather than ruminate on how hard this is during the holidays (and it is!), I thought maybe this year I would offer up some tips that have helped me get through some of the more depressing patches, when I"m not feeling comfort or joy.

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